Plunging into Exige Ownership
Discussion
Hi All, long time forum lurker and occasional poster, albeit admittedly never in the Lotus forum.
I've found myself in a position where I am realistically able to afford to own and run one of my childhood bedroom poster dream cars; I am currently leaning toward a Lotus Exige, S2 supercharged. I've read the buyers guide, I've had a look at some video footage and re-affirmed my fondness of the car by watching Clarkson dodge an Apache on the old TG episode. This would very firmly be a second car used for spirited weekend jaunts and a handful of track days a year.
(Other than "BUY ONE!") Does anyone have any useful hints, and tips when viewing this sort of vehicle? Being open and honest, I've never spent more than 6k on a car (I've never been in a position to!) and I have absolutely no experience on etiquette when contemplating this sort of purchase.
My alternative thoughts were a Supercharged S2000 (I already have one that isn't charged), An M12, or maybe a TVR. I did an experience day in an Exige many years ago and thoroughly loved it, which is why I think my heart strings are being pulled in the direction of one.
Any help, advice, etc. greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Matt
I've found myself in a position where I am realistically able to afford to own and run one of my childhood bedroom poster dream cars; I am currently leaning toward a Lotus Exige, S2 supercharged. I've read the buyers guide, I've had a look at some video footage and re-affirmed my fondness of the car by watching Clarkson dodge an Apache on the old TG episode. This would very firmly be a second car used for spirited weekend jaunts and a handful of track days a year.
(Other than "BUY ONE!") Does anyone have any useful hints, and tips when viewing this sort of vehicle? Being open and honest, I've never spent more than 6k on a car (I've never been in a position to!) and I have absolutely no experience on etiquette when contemplating this sort of purchase.
My alternative thoughts were a Supercharged S2000 (I already have one that isn't charged), An M12, or maybe a TVR. I did an experience day in an Exige many years ago and thoroughly loved it, which is why I think my heart strings are being pulled in the direction of one.
Any help, advice, etc. greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Matt
Thanks guys 
Don't worry, no fighting.. I have to wait until funds actually become available which won't be until somewhen after Christmas - definitely going to start going and having a look at a few shortly after the New Year
TBH the Noble is pushing the budget massively, but I can only imagine they'd go up in value now?!
Don't worry, no fighting.. I have to wait until funds actually become available which won't be until somewhen after Christmas - definitely going to start going and having a look at a few shortly after the New Year TBH the Noble is pushing the budget massively, but I can only imagine they'd go up in value now?!
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